The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession are cancelled tonight, December 5.

Fr. Sebastian Carnazzo, Ph.D., will lead a bible study on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 am through 11:00 am at the Fr. Greg Ng Kimm Community Center. The theme of this month's bible study is on the mystery of the birth of the Messiah using the Gospel according to Luke. The bible study is open to all and is free. Donations, of course, are welcomed.

The traditional Christmas Giving Tree begins on Friday, November 24th and ends on Monday, December 18th. The Christmas Giving Tree is a great opportunity for children to shop with their parents or godparents and buy suggested gifts for less fortunate families. All parishioners are invited to participate. Participation is easy. Simply remove an ornament (s) from the Tree and shop for the suggested gifts. Items are by age groups and gender. New items are requested. The gifts should not be wrapped and should be dropped into the Christmas Giving Tree drop box at the church's vestibule. This year's beneficiary is Nueva Vida, a community that serves people who work in the fields and their families.

Come to the next ballroom dancing class on Thursday, December 7 , from 7:30 pm through 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Participants will learn the swing and salsa dances. It's a good way to manage stress and learn dancing as well with your partner. This class is free. Donations are, of course, always welcomed!

Date Night Series is part of the Parish's Adult Enrichment Program. It is in partnership with the Witness to Love, a virtues-based, Catechumenate model of marriage renewal and preparation that integrates modern principles of psychology and the virtues to help couples facilitate an authentic dialogue about their relationship. The Date Night Series is a Be Light 5 Year Marriage Enrichment Movement that draws married Catholic couples closer together in Christ while being transformed into family missionary disciples within their own communities. This path not only supports newly married couples during the fundamental first five years of their marriage but also helps all married couples in a community to open their hearts to the powerful way God remains present to them and in the Holy bond of Matrimony. The five-year sequence builds upon the opportunities for growth and fulfillment that takes place over and over again in the intimate and personal way Christ encounters Catholic married couples in their interactions together. Be Light Marriage Enrichment Small Groups provide an intentional pathway to continue the journey as a newly married couple with your chosen mentors and invite other couples to be part of the experience. Join today and let your marriage Be Light! Register for the 2nd session at https://stjosephofcupertino2.flocknote.com/signup/141655.

The Parish, in conjunction with the 7th and 8th graders of St. Joseph of Cupertino School, is going to have a Halloween Fun Night on Friday, October 27th, from 6:00 pm through 9:00 pm. This will be at the School grounds. A lot of things are in store for this fun night: haunted house; trunk or treat (while supply last); pumpkin patch; arts and crafts; games; sweet and treats; food trucks; movie on lawn. Tickets may be ordered in advance. Call 408.252.6441. Tickets may also be purchased at the event.

The first session of the free ballroom dancing lesson last Thursday, September 28, sees a good turn-out of couples. Tim Dilellio, a certified dance instructor, teaches the class. The ballroom dancing lesson is held every other Thursday in the Parish Hall from 7:30 pm through 8:30 pm. The second session is on October 12. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 408-252-7653.

The second class of the Bible Study is on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 through 11:00 am in the Fr. Greg Ng Kimm Community Center. Fr. Sebastian A. Carnazzo, PH.D will lead the bible study. Fr. Carnazzo is a scripture scholar who teaches at St. Patrick's Seminary and University in Menlo Park. The Bible Study is held every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Throughout the month of October families will have the chance to have the pilgrim Virgin statue of Our Lady of Fatima visit them in their homes. The Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation is a way for a family to respond to the requests made by Our Lady of Fatima which is threefold: 1) to return to God, turn away from sin and obey the Ten Commandments of God; 2) Pray the Rosary every day for peace; and 3) make reparation for one's sins and those of others by some form of penance or sacrifice. Upon the request of a family, the Pilgrim Virgin statue is brought to the home of the family by members of the Legion of Mary on a scheduled visit. The statue remains in the family's home for the duration of their request. Two days prior to the home visit, a Legion of Mary member contacts the family to confirm the visitation. The family is asked to set up a little home shrine where the Pilgrim Virgin Statue will be placed. A table covering, candles, flowers should be placed. With the Pilgrim Virgin Statue in placed, those present gather at the shrine and recite the Welcoming Prayers of the Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation Program. The family is free to invite friends and neighbors to welcome Mary upon her arrival and have them join them in prayer each day the statue is in their home. During this time, the family recites the Rosary each day and offers prayer intentions, petitions, and gratitude to Mary. Two days prior to the statue’s departure, a Legion member calls to discuss the time that the statue will be picked up. Upon the statue’s departure, Legion members join the family in reciting the Farewell Prayers of the Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation Program. A Home Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary may be requested but not required. The Enthronement is a ceremony during which blessed images of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart are enthroned, that is, put in a place of honor. By the enthronement the family recognizes the Lord’s authority as their Sovereign King and the Lady’s Queenship over them. Families who wish to have the Pilgrim Virgin Statue visit their homes may sign up at https://stjosephofcupertino2.flocknote.com/signup/137725. Questions may be directed to Rosel Jarvis at roselsjarvis@gmail.com.

The last Fatima Pilgrimage is on Friday, October 13th. Mass begins at 6:30 pm followed by a rosary procession which ends in the church. A Eucharistic blessing for the sick follows after a Eucharistic procession inside the church. Dinner is provided after the celebration. Everyone is invited.

Every year the Parish holds a Public Square Rosary Crusade in celebration of the month of the Rosary which is October. As usual, the public square rosary crusade will be held in the Church's Meditation Garden in front of the Garden. Snacks will be provided after the crusade. For information, please contact Bella Kawashima at 408-981-9478.

The first class of the free ballroom dancing lessons is on Thursday, September 28 from 7:30 pm through 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. This is a good way of managing one's stress while enjoying the company of other people. There is no dress code, but it is wise to wear shoes meant for dancing. One should have a partner to participate. The ballroom dancing is twice a month and falls always on a Thursday.

The Parish has an opportunity to set up a free ballroom dancing lessons in the Parish. To better plan for this, those who are interested to join are asked to take a quick survey by clicking the title of this new article.

The Parish will celebrate its Feast Day in honor of its patron saint, St. Joseph of Cupertino, in all Masses on the weekend of September 16 and 17. There will be a lunch reception after the 11:00 Sunday Mass. Various ethnic dishes will be showcased. For entertainment, young adults will lead the guest in line dancing. Volunteers are needed to donate set up, serve, clean, and bring an ethnic or favorite dish. To register, please visit https://stjosephofcupertino2.flocknote.com/signup/131902. Monetary donations are also welcomed. To make a donation, please click the title of this article.

The Parish brings back the Spaghetti Dinner after a two-year hiatus. The event hope to bring the whole Parish community together over meal and provide opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. The Dinner is set on Friday, September 22, from 6pm through 8 pm in the Parish Hall. Ticket is at $15 per person and a box of pasta donation. Raffle ticket is at $5.00. To register, please click the title of this news article.

Fr. Gabriel, who took over the role of Faith Formation Director upon the retirement of Janice LaMonte, will be starting OCIA (formerly RCIA) Class soon. The initial meeting will be at Fr. Greg Kimm Parish Center on August 27th at 10:30 am. If you or your family members are interested, please come and see him on that day!

Today, Tuesday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Because of the Mass in the evening at 7pm, the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession this evening is cancelled.

Fr. Gabriel Lee, the new Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish, was born in Seoul, South Korea. He immigrated to the United States of America in 2003 to learn English. That is when he converted to become a Catholic while attending Sierra Junior High School in Santa Clara. He got accepted as a seminarian of the Diocese under Fr. Mark Catalana and lived in the Blessed Miguel Pro House in San Jose upon graduation in 2008. He received his General Education degree from San Jose City College and transferred to St. Patrick Seminary and University to finish his bachelor’s degree in philosophy, Master of Divinity, and Bachelor of Sacred Theology. On June 3, 2017, he was ordained as a priest as the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San Jose. He is the third Korean priest of the Diocese. Fr. Gabriel was assigned to pastoral work at St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Cambrian Park from 2017 to 2021 and St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Parish in Los Gatos from 2021 to 2023.  Please welcome Fr. Gabriel as he begins his new assignment with our Parish.